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Thursday, December 24, 2009
Gates Gates mark the entrance to the temple grounds. There is usually one main gate, and possibly several additional gates, along the temple's main approach. Example: Sanmon Gate of Kenchoji in Kamakura. Bell On New Year's Eve, temple bells are rung 108 times, corresponding to the Buddhist concept of 108 worldly desires. Example: Great Bell of Kenchoji in Kamakura.
Labels: Eriko Nakoya
Temples are the places of worship in Japanese Buddhism. Virtually every Japanese municipality has at least one temple, while large cultural centers like Kyoto have several thousands. Temples store and display sacred Buddhist objects. Some temples used to be monasteries, and some still function as such. Structures typically found at Japanese temples are: Main hall The sacred objects of worship, such as statues, are displayed in the main hall. Main halls are called kondo, hondo, butsuden, amidado or hatto in Japanese.
Labels: Erika Sawajiri
If sitting cross legged for long periods trying not to move is not for you though, perhaps the best starting point for a quick tour of the area is directly in front of the main station in a small square where the statue of a gentleman in a crumpled looking suit and holding a rectangular suitcase is one of the most recognizable in Japan – let alone Tokyo.
Labels: Eri Sakai
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Chi-sato Morishita - Japanese Sexy Girl - Lined with old style restaurants and cafes serving traditional snacks, lunches and beverages – including the quasi-lemonade drink ‘Ramune’ and crushed ice available with a variety of toppings that has proven a Japanese summer staple for centuries, and even an old style toy-cum-sweet shop for kids to browse though and adults to reminisce over, this is one temple approach to make the trip to see – even if the temple is closed after 6:00pm.
Labels: Chi-sato Morishita
Ayano Washizu- Japanese Sexy Girl Of prime importance in as far as historical elements go, bar the fact that the area was once under the sea, is the resident Narihira Santosen Temple – a short 5 minute or so walk from the main Shibamata Station on the Keisei Kanamachi Line that bisects the area. Home to a famous ‘bound Jizo’ dating back to the Japanese Edo-era (1603-1867), the temple is a popular destination at New Year when many from outside the area head to Katsushika presumably seeking the protection of resident Buddhist deities.
Labels: Ayano Washizu
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